The GOP speaker of the Kansas House has sent out an email prayer for the death of President Obama. Such “imprecatory prayers” are usually seen from far-right preachers, not politicians.
The Journal-World also revealed that O’Neal had forward another email which referenced the Bible verse Psalm 109:8, which reads: “Let his days be few; and let another take his office.” The very next verse adds: “Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow.” The verse became a conservative meme in 2009 after it began appearing on bumper stickers, t-shirts and even toys. The most common slogan was, “Pray for Obama: Psalm 109:8.” “At last — I can honestly voice a Biblical prayer for our president!” O’Neal wrote. “Look it up — it is word for word! Let us all bow our heads and pray. Brothers and Sisters, can I get an AMEN? AMEN!!!!!!”
Another email from O’Neal referred to the First Lady as “Mrs. YoMama” and compared her appearance to Dr. Seuss’ Grinch.